Jun 3, 2017 - into valuable organic fertilizer for your home garden. The City ... Registration is free, but space is lim
FREE COMPOSTING WORKSHOPS for Laguna Beach Residents
Composting is a simple and natural way to turn yard and food waste into valuable organic fertilizer for your home garden.
Sponsored by the City and Waste Management Attendees will be eligible to enter a raffle for a chance to WIN a free compost bin! Upcoming 2017 Workshops Saturday, April 29, 10:00 a.m. Bluebird Park, 798 Bluebird Canyon Dr.
Saturday, June 17, 10:00 a.m. Lang Park, 21540 Wesley Dr.
Saturday, Sept. 23, 10:00 a.m. Bluebird Park, 798 Bluebird Canyon Dr.
The City and Waste Management will offer four composting workshops in 2017 at no cost to Laguna Beach residents. Attendees will learn how to recycle yard and food waste into valuable organic fertilizer for the garden using simple composting techniques. COMPOST BINS - Compost bins and worm bins will be available for purchase at a discounted price. Soilsaver Backyard Compost Bin……….. ………...……$40.00 2-Tray Worm Bin (Red Worms Included)...……………..$55.00 REGISTER TODAY!
Registration is free, but space is limited – please register soon! TO REGISTER: Email your name(s) and number of participants to
[email protected]. NEED MORE INFO? For information regarding the class, contact the class instructor, Lisa Ryder, at (310) 874-2499, or at
[email protected] For more information about the city’s recycling programs visit: http://www.lagunabeachcity.net/recycling
Program provided as part of the Franchise Agreement with the City’s solid waste hauler, Waste Management.
WHY COMPOST?
Food scraps and yard waste currently make up 20 to 30 percent of what we throw away.
Compost helps reduce your carbon footprint.
Compost enriches soil, helps retain moisture, and increases nutrient content.
(Facts Source: EPA)
Mark Your Calendar
2017 RECYCLING EVENTS
Hosted by the City of Laguna Beach & Waste Management
Annual Free Compost Giveaway The City, Waste Management, and Tierra Verde Industries are sponsoring the annual compost giveaway in appreciation of the City’s residential green waste recycling program. Please bring gloves, shovels, and containers (up to 5 gallons only). Residents are responsible for shoveling and bagging their own compost (limit of 5 containers per household.) Distribution is on a first come first serve basis for Laguna Beach residents only. (Not for Commercial Use)
SATURDAY
MAY 13, 2017
8:00AM - 12:00PM
City Maintenance Facilities 1900 Laguna Canyon Rd Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Paint, E-Waste & Universal Waste Drop-off and Paper Shredding Event Laguna Beach residents and business operators are invited to participate in the city’s annual free drop-off event to dispose of unwanted paint, batteries, CFL bulbs, and E-Waste in a safe and responsible manner. Free document shredding services will also be available on site. For a full list of materials being accepted visit the city’s website.
SATURDAY
JUNE 3, 2017 8:00AM - 2:00PM
City Maintenance Facilities 1900 Laguna Canyon Rd Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Participants are to follow the California Department of Transportation regulation limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds when delivering hazardous items.
For more information about the city’s recycling programs visit: http://www.lagunabeachcity.net/recycling Program provided as part of the Franchise Agreement with the City’s solid waste hauler, Waste Management.
